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Recording a Deed or Document in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo (population 764,442) records real-property documents through the San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
San Mateo recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE)
- Recording fee
- $14.00 base first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Estate Fraud fee $6.00 per title; SB2 fee $75.00 per parcel/title (up to $225 cap); Survey Monument Preservation fee $10.00 where applicable; undersized print $1.00/page; nonstandard document size $3.00/page)
- Mailing address
- 555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 (unverified specific mail-in recording suite; confirm with office)
- Phone
- (650) 363-4500
- Checks payable to
- San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Standard CA requirements; left 3.5in x top 2.5in of first page reserved for public/return mailing address
Can you e-record in San Mateo?
Yes. San Mateo accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in San Mateo, California
- Prepare the document so it meets San Mateo formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE) at 555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 (unverified specific mail-in recording suite; confirm with office).
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 base first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Estate Fraud fee $6.00 per title; SB2 fee $75.00 per parcel/title (up to $225 cap); Survey Monument Preservation fee $10.00 where applicable; undersized print $1.00/page; nonstandard document size $3.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to San Mateo standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
San Mateo recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Mateo?
The San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE) charges $14.00 base first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Estate Fraud fee $6.00 per title; SB2 fee $75.00 per parcel/title (up to $225 cap); Survey Monument Preservation fee $10.00 where applicable; undersized print $1.00/page; nonstandard document size $3.00/page), with checks payable to San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Mateo?
Yes. San Mateo accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in San Mateo?
Mail recordings to San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections (ACRE): 555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 (unverified specific mail-in recording suite; confirm with office) ((650) 363-4500).
Can Jurably record my document in San Mateo for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the San Mateo recorder in person.
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